SB2020060926 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Shell
Published: June 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020060926
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1286)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.